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Many schools claim a commitment to the principles of equality and nondiscrimination.
At Boston College, we follow through.
We are a Catholic law school in the Jesuit tradition, a tradition of equal justice
and educational excellence that goes back hundreds of years. For us it is an
article of faith that all men and women are brothers and sisters. We are passionately
committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where diversity is
celebrated.
Here at BC Law we have over 40 active student groups. Students of color make
up more than 29% of this year's entering class, and 23% of our total enrollment. Our faculty include African-American, Asian-American, and Latino members and a nearly even mix of women and men. During the past decade, the Law School appointed some 14 persons to the full-time faculty, of whom 5 were members of minority groups and 6 were women.
We also have important programs
in place to help make the transition to law school easier—very strong
mentoring relationships with current students, alumni, and faculty, and an academic
support program that has been recognized nationally as a model in the area.
We are constantly striving to find new ways to make our community even stronger.
Diversity Month is a particularly exciting time on our campus, celebrated with
a series of events sponsored by student groups, the Law Student Association,
and the administration. In years past we have held school-wide panel discussion
on diversity among the BC Law community, where everyone is encouraged to speak
out and find ways to work together on ideas that would promote diverse viewpoints
on campus.
We recognize our responsibility to teach our students about the importance of
diversity within the law and our society. We offer a variety of courses intended
to do just that, including International Human Rights, Women & The Law Clinic, Understanding Urban Ecosystems, Sexuality & The Law, Religious Freedoms Moot Court, American Indian Law, and
Advanced Immigration Law Seminar, among others.
BC Law was one of the first law schools to found a law review to study the
issues surrounding underrepresented populations both within the U.S. and other
countries. Begun in 1978, the Third
World Law Journal is a unique legal periodical that fills the need for a
progressive, alternative legal perspective on these issues. The Journal's scope
includes issues affecting underrepresented populations, human and civil rights,
immigration, women's and children's issues, and issues of disproportionate economic
impact. Published twice annually, the Journal contains articles by outside authors,
student notes, and student book reviews.
We understand that today’s law students are bright and motivated scholars,
and that they come from all backgrounds and areas of the world. It is our duty
to encourage a dedication for service to others and a respect for each individual.
As you search for the most appropriate law school for you, we urge you to visit
our campus, speak to our students, and experience what it is like to be a part
of the BC Law community. We’re sure that you will be pleased with what
you find here—a group of individuals united in their love of the law,
their concern for each other, and their pursuit of educational excellence.
Nondiscrimination Policy: Boston College Law School is committed to a policy against discrimination and harassment based on age; sex; race; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sexual orientation; disability; or marital, family or military status (the complete text of the Law School's policy against discrimination and harassment, including a description of grievance procedures, is available in the Law School's Academic Policies and Procedures handbook.)
Student Group Links:
APALSA (Asian Pacific American
Law Students Association)
BLSA (Black Law Students Association)
LALSA (Latino Law Students
Association)
LAMBDA (Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered Students)
SALSA (South
Asian Law Student Association)